Question 1

Can you die from having an asthma attack during your sleep?

Accepted Answer

Severe asthma attacks can occur any time but especially at night, typically 2-3 am.  If nighttime asthma symptoms occur more than 2x a month, then a person's asthma is not controlled.  Most asthma deaths that occur are in people who are not taking their daily asthma controller medications, overusing albuterol, psychiatric conditions, and more.  The asthma symptoms will wake you up...Don't ignore!

Question 2

Is it possible to die from an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Sadly a severe, untreated asthma attack has the potential to be fatal.

Question 3

Can you tell me is it common to die from an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Though this is a possibility, it not not very common. Today's controller and rescue inhalers- when used properly- have greatly reduced fatalities.

Question 4

How will i die from an asthma attack if i will to left it untreated?

Accepted Answer

All asthma patients even mild are at risk for fatal asthma. Proper treatment and monitoring reduces that risk. Asthma death is usually a result of respiratory failure or complications related to its treatment. While it is often unpredictable, at times there are signs leading up to this.  If you have frequent wheezing or albuterol use do not wait to get help from your dr. Or the er!

Question 5

I am  doing a paper and if you have an asthma attack without any help or doctors is it possible to die ?

Accepted Answer

Depending upon the severity of the asthma attack it is possible to die from asthma.

Question 6

Could i die if i have an asthma attack and i fall asleep?

Accepted Answer

Most people will not sleep during a severe asthma attack. 
Yes asthma can be fatal if a severe attack. One may fall asleep if the carbon dioxide goes up and you fatigue your muscles. Rare but can happen. Maintain good asthma control.

Question 7

Will albuterol reverse my asthma attack? i am worried about death from asthma.

Accepted Answer

If you don't see improvement within half an hour retreat and arrange to go to the Er. Sometimes intravenous medications and other interventions are necessary.

Question 8

Doctors, do you think i can die from having an asthma attack while sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of an asthma exacerbation include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, etc. These symptoms will awaken you or cause you not to be able to fall asleep in the first place. If you experience shortness of breath, see your doctor ASAP or go to the ER.

Question 9

What causes an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Asthma starts with inflammation of the airways. That inflammation can be triggered by many exposures, such as allergies, infections, and weather changes. Irritants like cigarette smoke and dust can also start an asthma attack. Exercise for many people can also cause symptoms. In the last few years, acid reflux has been recognized as a cause for asthma. Avoiding & controlling these prevents attacks.

Question 10

Can plants cause asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

If you are allergic to pollen yes you can have asthma from certain pollenating plants, see an allergist and determine what your triggers are to know what to avoid.

Can you die from an asthma attack

Can you die from having an asthma attack during your sleep?

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Is it possible to die from an asthma attack?

Can you tell me is it common to die from an asthma attack?

How will i die from an asthma attack if i will to left it untreated?

I am doing a paper and if you have an asthma attack without any help or doctors is it possible to die ?

Could i die if i have an asthma attack and i fall asleep?

Will albuterol reverse my asthma attack? i am worried about death from asthma.

Doctors, do you think i can die from having an asthma attack while sleeping?

What causes an asthma attack?

Can plants cause asthma attack?

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